WA bill would offer unemployment benefits to immigrants not authorized to work in U.S. State lawmakers have limited power over federal immigration enforcement. But in Washington’s upcoming legislative session, legislators…
24th District lawmakers: Work across the aisle to find solutions

Photo by Guy Bergstrom courtesy of the House of Representatives. OLYMPIA—All three lawmakers from the 24th District—Sen. Mike Chapman, Rep. Steve Tharinger, and Rep. Adam Bernbaum—spoke at the legislative…
Representative Kristine Reeves Elected to Chair House Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee

OLYMPIA — Representative Kristine Reeves (D-Federal Way) was elected by the House Democratic Caucus to serve as Chair of the House Agriculture & Natural Resources (AgNR) Committee for the 2025-2026…
Dave Paul elected chair of Postsecondary Education & Workforce Committee

OLYMPIA — “Our colleges, universities, and apprenticeship programs are the economic engine of Washington state and the key to good jobs,” said Rep. Dave Paul (D-Oak Harbor) after being selected…
Friday, January 10
4 things to expect from WA’s 2025 legislative session Washington state lawmakers will convene in Olympia next week for a 105-day marathon legislative session. Leaders offered a preview of their…